messes
Example Sentences
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In the spirit of legendary columnist William Safire, I’ve got my own messes to clean up.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
“For example, after cleaning a window, I’ll let the paper towel dry and save it under the sink. Later, I use it to clean up muddy messes or pet accidents.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
Melanie never took a break from her work, Alex said, adding: "It's not normal is it? You know it messes with people's heads quite a bit."
From BBC ● May 13, 2026
But, as it turns out, some messes are too big to leverage even for forgiving eyeballs of reality fans.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 21, 2026
“If I touch it, that messes it up?”
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
